Fervent Keeper (FK Series #3)

Kabanata 29

Lander and I decided to go on a date today. I was busy last time because I just finished submitting all my requirements. Lander also had a lot of things to do. He was studying and training for the upcoming season. Third year na rin siya next semester at ako naman ay ga-graduate niya.

He was driving and I was on the passenger seat checking my phone. The guys were thrilled because Christoff and Angela hit off. Late ko nga nalaman. No'ng nakaraan lang na magkasabay kami sa cafeteria. I'm happy for them. Akala ko nga, it'll take longer for them to be in a relationship.

We stopped inside an indoor gym. May guard sa loob at mabilis kaming nakapasok.

"Kilala na ako nila," aniya. "Let's try this out."

"Hindi naman ako marunong mag-basketball," nakangusong sabi ko.

"I'll teach you."

Malaki at maluwag ang gym nang igala ko ang aking mata.

Lander walked towards the trolley of balls then carefully picked it. He started dribbling it and I kept my eyes on him.

"Is this okay with you if our date's like this?" He asked as he continued with the ball.

I nodded. "Yup. I like seeing you playing."

A smirk formed on his lips. "Cause I look hot?"

I smiled. "Yes. You are."

"Whipped for me, huh."

"Whatever. We know it's the other way around."

He grinned. "Alam mo naman 'yan." Ipinaikot niya pa ang bola sa kamay niya.

"Astig," parang batang sabi ko.

"Silly." He muffled my hair and planted a kiss on my lips.

"Hey. Unfair."

"Why? You want to kiss me back?"

"Clingy."

"Sa'yo lang naman."

Napangiti ako nang malawak do'n. There came again the familiar flutter of my heart. Lander makes me kilig all the time.

"You told me you'll teach me."

"Yeah. Come here." He commanded and made me watch him move. "You need to calculate the ball where you are then toss the ball in the air and shoot it in the ring."

"You make it sound easy, e." I pouted.

"It is. Just extend your arms."

"How am I going to do that?" Ang liit ko kaya! With my 5'3 height, I don't think I'll be able to do it swiftly like what he's doing unlike him whose tall enough and lean. He could easily shoot it without struggle.

I really like watching him play. He looked passionate every time he does this. He wanted to be a professional basketball player someday. I'm sure he'd be able to be part of that organization.

"What are you thinking?" He noticed me when I suddenly drowned with my own thoughts.

"Naiisip ko lang na you have a great future ahead of you. May it be basketball or becoming an actor, I know you'll do well, Lander."

"There you are again with your words. Kainis ka..." he breathed while staring at me.

"We'll all do well, Farrah together."

He continued to dribble until he gave it to me. "Go ahead. Try it."

"Don't make fun of me, ha! 'Pag 'di ko na-shoot."

He laughed. "Oo na. Dali. Just try it."

I rolled my eyes. "Nagmamadali ka ba? Ang liit liit ko kaya."